Melbourne multi-instrumentalist Dylan Young, performing under the moniker Way Dynamic, is experiencing a significant surge in international recognition. His 2025 album, Massive Shoe, is set for a worldwide re-release after Young secured a deal with the independent label Jagjaguwar.
The artist’s work has drawn praise from high-profile figures including Elton John, musician Djo, radio host Zane Lowe, and actor Elijah Wood. This acclaim follows a busy period for Young, who spent much of last year touring as an opening act for acts such as Black Country New Road, Waxahatchee, and MJ Lenderman across Australia.
Young’s musical style is characterized by warm analog textures, lush layering, and thoughtful, sunny folk melodies that blend contemporary sounds with timeless sensibilities reminiscent of the Beach Boys and the Beatles. The 30-year-old has been traveling extensively, recently completing his first headline shows in the United States and Europe, many of which sold out.
During a recent midweek meeting at a cafe in inner-north Melbourne, Young appeared briefly before departing again for an upcoming European tour, which includes several summer music festivals. He described the intense pace of the past two years as demanding but necessary to maintain his sanity.
Selling out headline shows in the States after opening for Black Country New Road? That is a solid career trajectory right there.
The Beach Boys comparison is fair given those warm analog textures. Hope the tour makes it to Australia soon!
Wait, he just finished a US/Europe run and is already heading back to festivals? How is he human?
Jagjaguwar has such an ear for talent, but does anyone else find the name Way Dynamic a bit… distracting?
Elton John actually likes this? That is a massive seal of approval. I need to check this album out immediately.